Eastan
Eastan is a fictional sovereign state in the eastern part of the continent of Verdan, used in world-building and comparative studies. The capital and largest city is Easthaven. The official language is Eastanic, with Verdanic and several minority languages also spoken. The population is estimated at around 4.2 million. Eastan operates as a constitutional republic with a directly elected president and a prime minister who leads the cabinet; legislative power is vested in a unicameral National Assembly.
Geography and climate: Eastan has a varied landscape, with a low-lying coastal plain along the Eastan Gulf,
History: The Eastan state formed in the early modern period and achieved independence in 1849. A modern
Economy and infrastructure: Eastan maintains a mixed economy with agriculture, fisheries, and light manufacturing as major
Society and culture: Eastan supports universal primary and secondary education and has high literacy. The population